We all know I love me some Pinterest…
but you can easily fall into the trap of EVERYTHING needs to be PRETTY.
My personal truth is, that everything needs to be functional, and my “make it do or do without” mantra enters my head quite frequently.
Enter my makeup collection. I wouldn’t say I’m a makeup whore, but I was acquiring a fair number of lipsticks and eyeshadows that weren’t fitting in my regular container. Money was tight, but honestly I just wasn’t finding what I wanted anywhere.
Enter an Amazon box, and Duct Tape.
{woo hoo!}
I came up with this. The Amazon box already had flaps that folded in to give the new “compartments” I made some stability. Then, I just duct taped the be-jeepers out of a few well-cut patitions. The Amazon box fit SO perfectly, it was
like a dream. This particular drawer is REALLY shallow, so regular containers just weren’t working.
Does anyone see this drawer? No, just me – and I love me some cardboard and duct tape.
That isn’t to say that I don’t love pretty — but I love having an organized way to store my makeup even more. I love my organized home!
I also used mounting putty to keep it in the same spot. That way I could line up my lipsticks in the front and not having them fall down. I also bsaically have another full extra compartment in the back to keep stuff. We all know how I love extra compartments, right?
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Elizabeth Lund says
May 9, 2014 at 3:55 amThank you! We all need tips on how to find proper balance. I too have my fingers in a lot of pots, but I choose what I love. I also think “being busy” doesn’t equate to “being important” as a lot of people do. When you do what you love, and set appropriate boundaries, the rest will fall into place. I must agree with you about the tv thing. I used to watch “The Voice” but have missed lately because of other tasks, and, to be honest, I don’t think I am missing much!!
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Elizabeth Lund says
May 9, 2014 at 3:57 amMe again! We are heading to Disney this fall, so always great for a few heads up. Thanks for a great visit. Been here before, but always enjoy my stop!
Hilary says
May 9, 2014 at 4:15 amI’m the last thing from important, but I do enjoy what I’m doing. I know that if I get to the point I DON’T enjoy it, it’s time to stop. 🙂 {although I know I’ll always have bouts of not enjoying it}
Hilary says
May 9, 2014 at 4:15 amThanks Elizabeth!
Susie says
May 15, 2014 at 6:32 pmYou can’t bring in glass or hard-sided coolers. Great tips!
Hilary says
May 16, 2014 at 3:33 amI have brought in a fabric cooler with a hard plastic insert inside, but yes — no hard coolers.
I love to freeze gogurts and eat those during the day.